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Moraw Family History

Moraw Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mora, Moran, Moras, Morar, Morad, Mori, Mohan, Mort, Mura, More

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Where is the Moraw family from?

You can see how Moraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moraw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moraw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Moraw families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Moraw's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Moraw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moraw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moraw. 24% of Moraw men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Moraw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moraw were Bookkeeper and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moraw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 240 immigration records available for the last name Moraw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 249 military records available for the last name Moraw. For the veterans among your Moraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moraw lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Moraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moraw in 1970 was 76, and 51 in 2003.

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